Cora Elida Johnson, 95, of Rushford, died Friday, January 28, 2022, at Good Shepherd in Rushford. Cora was born on July 30, 1926, on her family farm in rural Peterson to Christ and Ella (Koljord) Johnson. Cora moved to the cities where she worked at Daytons until she moved to the farm to care for her aging parents. She lived on the family farm until 2009. Cora was a … [Read more...]
Rushford hires new deputy clerk
Last March, the Rushford City Council approved the seeking of a deputy clerk/accounting to provide some relief to city staff. The previous deputy clerk retired in 2020 and administrative staff was shifted, but the city never filled the positions fully. Rather than fill a lower-level role, it was decided to implement a deputy clerk/accounting role with a higher level of … [Read more...]
Susan Hart
Susan Hart, 71, of Rushford, Minn., died at her home on Sunday, January 16, 2022. Susan described herself as, “a child of God” and said she was, “abundantly blessed.” Susan was a devoted wife, mother, grandma, sister and friend. She enjoyed painting, gardening, and her many friends at the library. Susan was born in Lake City, Minn., to Howard and Lorraine (Wiley) Fick. … [Read more...]
Donald Laumb
Donald Henry Laumb, 78, of Rushford, Minn., traveled to eternal life January 13, 2022. Donald was born February 17, 1943, in Rushford, Minn., to George and Bernice (Thorud) Laumb. He spent his life in the Rushford area and was a graduate of Rushford H.S in 1960. Donald married Rose Ann Randall in the summer of 1968. They had two children, John and Jackie. Donald continued … [Read more...]
Pat Lawrence
Pat Lawrence was reunited with her parents, siblings, son Brian Bushman, grandson Kris Paulson, and Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. She passed peacefully in her sleep with family by her side. She was born in Chicago, Ill., on January 15, 1932, to Frank and Bridget (Connelly)Hann. At the age of 15 she went to the convent to become a nun. Much to the delight of her 9 … [Read more...]
Stanley James Gudmundson
This January 9th, Stanley James Gudmundson, took his final peaceful breath in his home with his beloved wife and two daughters at his bedside. The sun rose and the world welcomed Stan on March 26, 1944, a day the world became a little brighter. Born a Viking, he lived his life as a warrior of the highest integrity, gave 110% in all things, and he loved unconditionally. Stan … [Read more...]
Vernon “Bud” L. Gilbertson
Vernon “Bud” L. Gilbertson, 93, of Rushford, Minn., died on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Winona Health in Winona, Minn. Vernon Linwood Gilbertson was born on November 24, 1928, in West Salem, Wis., to Ed and Gilda (Evenson) Gilbertson. Bud was raised in the West Salem and Holmen, Wis., area. He was a graduate of Holmen High School. On May 7, 1950, Bud was united in marriage … [Read more...]
Gordon Michael “Mickey” Colbenson
Gordon Michael “Mickey” Colbenson, 76, of Rushford, Minn., died on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Mayo Clinic - St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. Mickey Colbenson was born on December 22, 1945, in Hart Township of Winona County, Minn., to Carroll and Dorothy (Kleist) Colbenson. He was raised on the family farm north of Rushford where he spent his summers peddling his bike … [Read more...]
Joanne D. Heiden
Joanne D. Heiden, 85, of Rushford, Minn., died on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Joanne Delone Bjorge was born on March 23, 1936, in La Crosse, Wis., to Gynther and Helen (Braaten) Bjorge. She was raised in Rushford and graduated as salutatorian from Rushford High School in 1954. On February 5, 1955, she was united in marriage … [Read more...]
Rushford sees opportunities for better communication
The last meeting of 2021 (December 27) for the Rushford Council was largely a follow-up on the city’s final levy and the annual performance review for City Administrator Tony Chladek. This was his fifth year with the city. Mayor Terri Benson kicked off the discussion noting she’d compiled the comments and concerns from the individual performance reviews done by herself and … [Read more...]